Time, physics, and philosophy: It’s all relative

Philosophy Compass 13 (1):e12466 (2018)
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This article provides a non-technical overview of the conflict between the special theory of relativity and the dynamic theories of time. The chief argument against dynamic theories of time from relativistic mechanics is presented. The space of current responses to that argument is subsequently mapped.

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